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Magnifier for #iOS10

iOS 10 has added several new accessibility features, but one stays out for low vision users. This feature is called Magnifier, and I have enjoyed it since developer beta 1 of iOS 10.

The magnifier feature lets a low vision user enlarge their surroundings with the device’s cameras. You can enable flash, lock focus, and even set traditional magnifier filters that you would expect on a handheld magnifier like yellow on blue, or white on black.

To enable this feature:

Go to the Settings app.

Go to General

Go to Accessibility

Find Magnifier

Use the toggle switch to turn on or off Magnifier

To enable magnifier, simply press the home button 3 times. If you have other accessibility shortcuts set then it will be the last option in the menu.

Magnifier is a great new feature for iOS 10 and I am excited to hear what everyone has to say about it.